The Oxford Book of Flexible Choral Songs

SKU: OU.9780193525634

ISBN 9780193525634. 10 x 7 inches.

The Oxford Book of Flexible Choral Songs is the perfect resource for secular choirs and singing groups who like the flexibility to perform songs in a range of combinations from unison to SATB. Each piece may be performed by a mixed choir, but is also presented with flexible scoring options, clearly explained throughout, enabling performance by various combinations of singers, including upper voices or men's voices alone. As well as new arrangements of existing repertoire, the collection also features newly commissioned original works, specially written for flexible forces.

• Perfect for small choirs, young choirs, choirs with few men, choirs just starting out, and choirs with limited rehearsal time
• 51 flexibly scored choral songs, including 12 new commissions
• Accessible piano accompaniments, with some unaccompanied songs
• Wide range of styles, from the thirteenth century to the present day
• Repertoire includes madrigals and part-songs, folksongs, European art songs, Victorian ballads, and variety songs
• Classified by subject-matter, including 'Birds and Beasts', 'Comedy', 'Mystery', 'Seasons and Times', 'Choral Centrepieces', and 'Encores'
• Original songs by composers including Will Todd, John Rutter, Bob Chilcott, Oliver Tarney, Sarah Quartel, Ben Parry, and Alan Bullard
• Newly arranged songs by composers ranging from Dowland to Walton
• English singing translations for songs in other languages